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YOU CAN QUIT SMOKING: HERE'S HOW

Date: 11/25/24

Quitting smoking is one of the most important steps you can
take to improve your health. This is true no matter how old you are or how long you have smoked.

Many people who smoke become addicted to nicotine, a drug naturally found in tobacco. This can make it hard to quit smoking. But the good news is there are proven treatments that can help you quit.

Counseling can

  • Help you make a plan to quit smoking.
  • Prepare to cope with stress, urges to smoke, and other issues you may face when trying to quit.

YOU CAN:      

  • Talk to a quit smoking counselor individually or in a group    
  • Get free, confidential coaching through a telephone quitline (1-800- QUIT- NOW)
  • Use free online resources like The Great American Smokeout 
  • Sign up for free texting programs like SmokefreeTXT
  • Use a mobile app like quitSTART

Medications

Can help you manage withdrawal symptoms and cravings, which
helps you stay confident and motivated quit.

Helpful Links

Please see the links below to obtain information concerning Tobacco and Smoking cessation.

American Lung Association 
Ready to Quit Georgia Department of Public Health